Cost of Living Comparison Between Denmark and Ireland 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 10.0% lower than in Denmark (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 4.4% higher than in Denmark | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 54.6% higher than in Denmark | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 18.1% lower than in Denmark | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 5.6% lower than in Denmark | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 20.3% lower than in Denmark | |
Restaurants | Denmark Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 kr (20.08 €) |
134.44 kr (18.00 €) |
-10.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
700.00 kr (93.72 €) |
597.50 kr (80.00 €) |
-14.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
95.00 kr (12.72 €) |
74.69 kr (10.00 €) |
-21.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
55.00 kr (7.36 €) |
44.81 kr (6.00 €) |
-18.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 kr (6.69 €) |
41.82 kr (5.60 €) |
-16.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
41.83 kr (5.60 €) |
28.49 kr (3.81 €) |
-31.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.18 kr (3.64 €) |
17.93 kr (2.40 €) |
-34.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
20.54 kr (2.75 €) |
14.00 kr (1.88 €) |
-31.8 % |
Markets | Denmark Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
13.78 kr (1.84 €) |
10.33 kr (1.38 €) |
-25.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
20.85 kr (2.79 €) |
12.62 kr (1.69 €) |
-39.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
7.35 kr (0.98 €) |
5.85 kr (0.78 €) |
-20.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
32.51 kr (4.35 €) |
27.58 kr (3.69 €) |
-15.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
43.37 kr (5.81 €) |
34.04 kr (4.56 €) |
-21.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
36.10 kr (4.83 €) |
33.79 kr (4.52 €) |
-6.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
55.91 kr (7.49 €) |
38.96 kr (5.22 €) |
-30.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
9.65 kr (1.29 €) |
9.12 kr (1.22 €) |
-5.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
9.61 kr (1.29 €) |
6.53 kr (0.87 €) |
-32.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
10.81 kr (1.45 €) |
9.19 kr (1.23 €) |
-15.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
14.55 kr (1.95 €) |
13.34 kr (1.79 €) |
-8.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
6.62 kr (0.89 €) |
6.21 kr (0.83 €) |
-6.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
5.89 kr (0.79 €) |
4.52 kr (0.61 €) |
-23.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
13.97 kr (1.87 €) |
8.81 kr (1.18 €) |
-36.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
9.62 kr (1.29 €) |
12.75 kr (1.71 €) |
+32.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
65.00 kr (8.70 €) |
89.62 kr (12.00 €) |
+37.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.47 kr (1.67 €) |
22.41 kr (3.00 €) |
+79.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.66 kr (2.23 €) |
24.31 kr (3.25 €) |
+45.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
64.50 kr (8.64 €) |
130.70 kr (17.50 €) |
+102.6 % |
Transportation | Denmark Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 kr (3.21 €) |
14.94 kr (2.00 €) |
-37.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
600.00 kr (80.34 €) |
653.51 kr (87.50 €) |
+8.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 kr (6.69 €) |
37.34 kr (5.00 €) |
-25.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
23.29 kr (3.12 €) |
24.04 kr (3.22 €) |
+3.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
480.00 kr (64.27 €) |
251.25 kr (33.64 €) |
-47.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
14.29 kr (1.91 €) |
13.14 kr (1.76 €) |
-8.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
317,500.00 kr (42,510.70 €) |
273,914.87 kr (36,675.00 €) |
-13.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
329,341.31 kr (44,096.16 €) |
256,448.60 kr (34,336.41 €) |
-22.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Denmark Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,443.25 kr (193.24 €) |
1,549.84 kr (207.51 €) |
+7.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
118.53 kr (15.87 €) |
152.95 kr (20.48 €) |
+29.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
270.11 kr (36.17 €) |
351.72 kr (47.09 €) |
+30.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Denmark Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
292.93 kr (39.22 €) |
355.93 kr (47.66 €) |
+21.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
205.82 kr (27.56 €) |
152.58 kr (20.43 €) |
-25.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
125.00 kr (16.74 €) |
89.62 kr (12.00 €) |
-28.3 % |
Childcare | Denmark Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,528.19 kr (472.40 €) |
7,792.64 kr (1,043.37 €) |
+120.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
44,626.80 kr (5,975.17 €) |
54,480.86 kr (7,294.55 €) |
+22.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Denmark Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
743.49 kr (99.55 €) |
647.89 kr (86.75 €) |
-12.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
315.39 kr (42.23 €) |
311.84 kr (41.75 €) |
-1.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
797.80 kr (106.82 €) |
675.18 kr (90.40 €) |
-15.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,104.22 kr (147.85 €) |
741.47 kr (99.28 €) |
-32.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Denmark Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,748.21 kr (1,037.42 €) |
11,538.71 kr (1,544.94 €) |
+48.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,862.23 kr (784.91 €) |
9,974.34 kr (1,335.48 €) |
+70.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
12,833.21 kr (1,718.26 €) |
19,136.57 kr (2,562.23 €) |
+49.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,197.98 kr (1,365.43 €) |
15,986.68 kr (2,140.49 €) |
+56.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Denmark Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,567.17 kr (477.62 €) |
3,066.69 kr (410.61 €) |
-14.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,505.22 kr (335.43 €) |
2,566.27 kr (343.60 €) |
+2.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Denmark Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
26,329.79 kr (3,525.35 €) |
21,919.98 kr (2,934.91 €) |
-16.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.02 | 4.40 | +9.5 % |
| Last update: | 16 November 2025 | 15 November 2025 | |
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